The legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson, has once again demonstrated his enduring popularity as his iconic music video for “Beat It” joins the Billion Views Club on YouTube.
This achievement makes “Beat It” the third music video by Michael Jackson to reach one billion views on the platform, following “Billie Jean” and “They Don’t Care About Us.”
Despite being from a different era of media, Michael Jackson’s influence remains powerful, and his timeless catalog continues to earn new chart achievements.
In the week of November 17-23, Jackson ranked at #58 on YouTube’s U.S. Top Artists chart and #96 on the Global Top Artists chart. Even almost 15 years after his tragic passing, Michael Jackson’s music still captivates audiences, with his Halloween anthem “Thriller” re-entering the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 21, marking the sixth consecutive year of its reappearance on the chart.
